The Promiscuous Millennial Shopper

What is “in” today can be “out” in a week for the “Millennials”. We all have seen their lifestyles with the hipster coffee-house visits, Instagram unboxing-stories showing off their latest kicks or uber rides to the trendiest club night. In Everything, they have the urge to seek instant gratification with a mantra shop eat sleep repeat.

They shop promiscuously, love to live in the big cities with small houses and adapt to technology which can make them claim the fame of being Bold. If you can relate to this so far, you are on the right page at the right time. We at PS interiors have curated the latest millennial decor trends and bring across the flavor of the season (knowing very well your choices will change next season since you are a millennial!).

1. Multipurpose storage did you say?

What is the point of owning anything if it cannot serve you in at least 5 different ways!

We don’t know any millennial who doesn’t own the brightly colored IKEA storage boxes and uses them as a table or as a stool. Cost effective, simple, convenient and OCD friendly, these are the must-haves to save some space and organize your collection. You can tuck them beneath your bed, in your cupboard or even your car.

We are still not over the color theme of Tania’s Tea House. (Check out my blog post of that place). It is so easy to achieve luxury and simplicity at the same time at a lower price, if you choose this combination of rose gold and marble finish accents. You can host the perfect tea parties while listening to Drake or Buddha Bar, all you need is the right lighting and comfy cushions.

Caution: this combination is a tad bit girly but who doesn’t like that?

Can my cushions be more expensive than my sofa?

Hell Ya! What Millennial thinks twice before splurging on the soft, fluffy, eye-catchy cushion? Call it a throw pillow, shop stopper, unicorn, arm candy you name it but claim it. These make so much sense as we forgot what was comfort without this! Also, these don’t go out of fashion easily.

Hint: they are an investment if you ask us so don’t think twice before buying.

Alexa turn on the lights. Blink!

But wait, we thought Millennials don’t like things like Edison bulb because it is stuff from the past. Erm… no such thing! Edison bulbs will make you look smart if not cool. Choose from a wide range of digital bulbs and save your money for the next date night. Also isn’t it romantic to command the lights and woo your girl? If you don’t want Alexa or Melissa to control it, you can always opt for the motion sensor technology.

Green Leafy Stuff

Succulents, cacti or anything in green is a must-have decor. Succulents have a thick, dense nature because they retain water …. like cacti. But we aren’t talking just about cacti when we’re talking about succulents. We’re talking about an array of green shades and fun textures that are alive and bring a bout of fresh air to any space of the house. We love using these to sprinkle around the house during the summer months.

Who has time to paint?

Answer: Wallpapers!

The ageless discovery, this can convert any room into anything you desire and would cost you half the price and more the value. Millennials usually prefer neutral tones with bold prints which can give the small room a bigger breathing area. Sometimes just wallpaper on a single wall can do wonders. Make sure you have the eye to select the right texture, print or color.

Some stores we like to explore in Dubai

Your best bet – Online (SheIn, The Bowery Company, Namshi and many more..)

Dragon Market

H&M decor

Pylones (Dubai Mall, UAE)

Ikea

Virgin Megastore

Urban Outfitters (not available in UAE)

Forever 21

Typo

So what not to shop?

Leather

Single purpose items

Kids friendly furniture/decor (you might be on the wrong page)

Plastic (because eww)

Personalized items (Millenials we don’t like attachments)

Intricate detailing (surely must be expensive)

Written and Researched by Puja JD.

Since a long time I am fascinated by the BOHO look and wanted to wear such looks on a beach holiday. When I think of the word “Bohemian”, I think of a free world, where I can let my hair down, put on some free-flowing clothing, and run away to a place where the sun kisses the ocean. What place would that be, you ask? I’m talking about beautiful Goa, of course. And guess what I recently visited Goa for a 3-day trip and in this blog post I will be showcasing the Bohemian look of different outfits that I wore during my trip.

So Goa is my (just like everyone else’s) favorite go-to location for a relaxing getaway. This was my second visit there – and why not – there’s food, there’s the beach and of course – the beach shacks. The weather was quite pleasant with cloudy skies and rainy evenings on one of the day. I opted for light, airy clothes to fight the crazy humidity. I’m all for extravagant embroidery and light fabrics and this look will be no different. Here’s my Look:

Look 1:

For the first day, I wore this light airy yellow tee with ruffled sleeves from Mango and Black cotton shorts from Forever 21. To add some dimension to the outfit, layered it up with chunky boho necklace that I got from the streets of Bangkok. Also, the tee was a bit long so I tied a knot in the middle. Since I was at the beach that day, I wore these super comfy chappals. I was wearing basic makeup with turquoise eyeliner for my under eyes from Provoc and pinkish shade matte liquid lipstick from Sephora. The location for this shoot is Anjuna Beach, a quiet beach far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering tranquil and scenic sunsets. This place is definitely worth a visit when in Goa.

Look 2:

For the 2nd day, I wore an off-shoulder embroidered top and lace shorts that I bought from Khan Market in Delhi. Since I was touring around the city that day, I wore my comfortable sneakers from Toms. For jewelry, I wore white feather earrings. That day I visited Old and New Church in Old Goa, My favorite church in the Panjim city “Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary” and Dona Paulo.

Look 3:

For the 3rd day, I paired up my favorite denim shorts from New Look with a DIY fringe polka dot crop top. To add some dimension to the outfit, layered it up with a sheer tribal printed shrug from FBB. Easy and breezy for the hot and humid climate while also protecting me from the elements. I styled this look with gold gladiators and boho statement necklace.

On the beach day, since I was not going to swim, I wore a black sleeveless tank top with checkered cotton shorts.

That’s it for my Goa travelogue. Hope you guys enjoyed the looks! If you did then don’t forget to show some love by liking and sharing my page. Thank you!

We Instagrammers and Bloggers keep looking for new places that are #instaworthy and #pinteresty. And the same way I discovered this pretty looking place called TANIA’S TEAHOUSE that is located near Burj Al Arab.

Tania’s Teahouse is every girl’s dream place…tea themed cafe has a wide range of special tea selection, coffee, breakfast food, and desserts. From pink color walls to punny & motivational quotes on the walls to rose gold furniture & cutlery to marble finishes to green plants all around the villa…this place has everything. The two-storey cafe has stylishly blended the millennial minimalism and pastel furnishings. Let’s look at the interiors:

Ground floor seating

cute little corner with books and games

I’m in love with the gallery wall on their spiral staircase.

This place is the brainchild of a Dubai-based tea lover. With attention to detail, Tania has perfectly conceptualized this cafe as a perfect place to study and work. The menu is so well designed with unique names for their specialty teas. At the time of order, Tania herself came to us and explained her own blended tea flavors. Along with tea and coffee, there is also healthy salad or the all-day breakfast options, before indulging in an array of desserts from cookies to cupcakes. Let’s take a look at what we ordered:

Desert Rose Latte with fashion-inspired Barista Art (25ED)

Chai Pudding with Berries (45 AED)

Mermaid Toast – with cream cheese, honey, and banana (35AED)

This is not it, located next to the tea bar, there is also a gift shop selling their tea-themed goodies from mugs to skincare products to customized Tees and jewelry.

This place is worth a visit. A perfect spot to visit for breakfast, lunch or just sit in a corner with a book and a cup of tea. I am definitely going back to spend some ME time till then xoxo.

Want to pamper your body and skin? Looking for products that have natural ingredients and affordable for everyday use? Then go on reading below.

Recently I got introduced to this deliciously divine body care range. Boots Middleeast sent me this amazing kit of body care products. Its called Coco Flamingo. The name itself made me fall in love with all the products. I have started using these products for past 7 days and I kid you not I am loving the way my skin feels soooooo soft and silky.

Coco Flamingo Super Creamy Body Wash comes in a 500ml bottle which I am sure can be used for over 2 months. I love the way how it makes my body so smooth and leaving it moisturised the whole day. Its priced at AED 35.

Coco Flamingo Brilliant Body Polish comes in a tube of 150ml. Its a natural body scrub infused with organic coconut oil that gives my skin the oomph it needs. Definitely going to continue using this once a week. Its priced at AED 40.

Coco Flamingo Silky Smooth Body Lotion comes in a 250ml tube. Enriched in coconut oil, this lotion pampers the skin with goodness and leaving it velvety smooth finish. Its priced at AED 45.

Coco Flamingo Moisturising Body Oil comes in a 250ml bottle. Infused with organic coconut oil, the lightweight oil is non-sticky and easy to apply right after a shower. It quickly absorbs into the skin and its perfect for daily use. Its priced at AED 45.

Coco Flamingo Fabulous Hand & Nail cream comes in a 75ml tube. This has become my go-to hand cream. Its with me in my bag, in my car and at night in bed. I love the lightweight formula that quickly absorbs into the skin leaving my hands soft and smooth throughout the day. Its priced at AED 25.

I am absolutely in love with this coconut oil body care range and will definitely continue to use it. All these products are available at any Boots Pharmacy in Dubai.

2017 is been a great year so far and also happens to be the special one since I started my Lifestyle blogging in March. During this year I came across many new brands for makeup, skincare, and hair. I had my likes and dislikes. But below are my favorite 17 products that I LOVE LOVE LOVE and would definitely keep using them forever.

1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Foundation

OMG! This is the best thing ever happened to the makeup world and to me. I use the shade no. 230. This is a soft matte, long wear foundation with buildable, medium to full coverage and comes in 40 shades. The oil-free formula is made with climate-adaptive technology that’s resistant to sweat and humidity, and won’t clog pores so that wherever you are, it’s going to work on your skin. (Available at Sephora for 170AED)

2. NYX Total Control Drop Foundation

This is my everyday foundation since I can vary from sheer to full coverage finish. I like the soft velvety finish. I use the shade Vanilla. Although its bit light on my skin so I mix it with my other foundation. I definitely need to buy one shade darker. There are 24 shades to choose from. (Available at Lifestyle Shops for 69AED)

3. Huda Beauty Nude Love collection

OMG OMG OMG! This nude collection of Huda Beauty’s mini liquid matte lipsticks are my fav at the moment. There are 4 stunning colors Crush, Wifey, Sugar Mama, and Girlfriend. Girlfriend is my go-to shade right now and I’m seriously #obsessed! (Available at Sephora for 150AED)

4. MaxFactor X Masterpiece Nude Palette Contouring Eyeshadow

I received this beautiful palette in 2nd VOXBOX from Influenster. The palette contains perfectly combined eyeshadows, from pale to deep neutral shades to contour the eyes in endless combination. It’s easy to apply and love the pigmentation. (Available at Lifestyle shops for 125AED)

5. Huda Beauty 3D Highlighter Palette

I got the Pink Sands one because I liked the pink tones more than the gold ones. This palette is packed with 2 different textures: the Melted Strobe, a pearlescent creamy formula enriched with Karite Butter to create a flawless lit-from-within canvas for layering powders and 3 light catching pressed pearls staggered in complimentary tones to give a sculptural, 3D radiance. (Available at Sephora for 221AED)

6. Benefit Boi-ing Air Brush Concealer Shade

If you have dry skin under the eyes, this is the best concealer ever. This hydra-smoothing concealer with vitamin E and apple seed extracts keeps skin hydrated for up to six hours and instantly gives a refreshed look. It’s a soft-focus, lightweight concealer that covers uneven texture and dark undereye circles. I bought this from Sephora after one of the girls recommended it. I use this as my everyday concealer now. (Available at Sephora for 100AED)

7. The Balm Schwing black liquid eyeliner

This eyeliner has become my current favorite. Its super black, smudge-free and matte. Built with a uniquely thin and tapered felt-tip applicator, Schwing gives the careful control over subtle strokes and bold lines. (Available at Debenhams for 110AED)

8.Misslyn Treat ME Sweet Powder Blush

Treat me sweet powder blush in no.08 Be my flamingo forever gives fresh, rosy cheeks highlighting the cheekbones, and helps define the facial features in seconds. The powder’s velvety texture allows for an easy application and gentle spreading. Thanks to my Blogger Souk event, I was introduced to this blush. (Available at Bloggers Souk at 45AED)

9. Misslyn Glow for it Strobing Powder

Got tired looking skin? Worry no more! With its ultra-glamorous champagne-tone, the gentle highlighting powder adds a sensational wow-shimmer to the complexion. The fine pearl particles serve as little light-reflectors and add a super fresh, and soft glow to the complexion. (Available at Bloggers Souk at 45 AED)

10. ORIGINS GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream

An energizing eye-opener that instantly wakes up tired eyes. This morning-after eye cream with coffee beans, Panax ginseng, magnolia extract, and natural optic brighteners rapidly wakes up tired eyes. It helps reduce dark circles and unsightly bags, refreshing to restore a radiant look. I first started using it when I received a small sample tube of the same. Ever since I apply twice a day and have seen a big change in my under eyes. (Available at Sephora for 142AED)

11. Batiste Dry Shampoo

Batiste Dry Shampoo is the quick and convenient way to get soft, clean and fresh smelling hair, without water. Thi dry shampoo offers an instant fix by revitalizing greasy, dull and lifeless hair. It adds texture and body to that easy style solution. Simply spray it on and comb it out. I first used it when I received it on my Glambox. Ever since I use it whenever I feel my hair looks oily. (Available at Boots Pharmacy, any branch in UAE for 30 AED)

12. Kama Ayurveda Pure Rose Water

KAMA Ayurveda Pure Rosewater is made from the roses of Kannauj, a region in North India, rich in white soil conductive to roses growth. The steam-water distillation process used to create this wonderful rosewater ensures a high level of hygiene and unmatched purity. Rose water is a natural astringent. It balances and restores skin’s PH level and helps tighten pores. I bought this from the Mumbai International Airport and I apply directly on my clean washed face daily at night. This leaves my skin revived and hydrated without stickiness or residue. (Available at Nykaa for 250Rs – 50ml)

13. GlamGlow VOLCASMIC Matte Glow Moisturizer

The first-of-its-kind matte glow mega moisturizer that does it all: hydrates, primes, and controls shine. VOLCASMIC delivers rich moisture to the skin with its advanced lightweight pressed water balm formula, leaving skin deeply hydrated yet non-shiny, with a sexy velvet finish. I have recently started using it but I am already in love with how it makes my skin glowy. Usually, I apply it before the foundation. (Available at Sephora for 231AED)

14. FRESH Sugar Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in sheer rosy tint comes with sunscreen SPF 15 moisturizes, protects, and smooths the lips with a blend of moisture-preserving sugar and nourishing oils, delivering long-lasting moisture. The lip treatment provides essential, year-round protection from damaging UV rays, and the tinted treatments also offer sheer coverage or buildable color. I use it twice a day in the morning and at night before sleeping. I kid you not my lips stay moist throughout. (Available at Sephora for 24$)

15. Tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen

The Tarte Pearly Girl Vegan Teeth Whitening Pen is a bleach-free pen that whitens teeth and protects tooth enamel. This pen has provided me with whitening and brightening almost instantly, and with continuous use, it gets better and better. It says you can use the product up to four times a day, but I usually only use it in the morning and at night. (Available at Tarte for 22$)

16. Nivea Body Deodorizer Fresh Rose & Care

This day-long odour control is gas free and has skin-friendly formula enriched with provitamin B. It gives 24-hour protection against body odour and the refreshing floral scent keeps you fresh all day long. I saw this on Nykaa website for the first time and decided to order. (Available at Nykaa for 250 Rs)

17. Boots Beautiful Hair Moisture & Nourish Mask

Specially formulated with Organic Argan oil together with a blend of oils and conditioner, this Mask will leave hair feeling moisturized and silky soft whilst helping to improve the conditioner of dry and damaged hair. I have been using this for more than 6 months. I use it once a week and I could see a major difference in the texture of my hair. This has made my hair soft and easily manageable without using any hair straighteners. (Available at Boots Pharmacy, any branch in UAE for 20 AED)